Children of Bodom - Kissing The Shadows

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[@axlmoo]

Just coming back to the cleanest cover of one of the finest pieces of work by Alexi Laiho after hearing about his death. Rest in peace to an absolute monster.

[@YouWillNeverKnowMan]

I had no idea! I am heartbroken. I grew up with CoB

[@Malevo81metal]

una lastima que en vida alexi no vio este cover, estaria orgulloso

[@javier-medievaldes]

Yup, the best freaking cover of Kissing the Shadows, the best. I come here once in a while to listen this piece of work.

[@damonlynx8251]

I didn't know that he's dead... fuck.

[@JLchevz]

I periodically come back to this

[@dkdxkxkd617]

this guy was also in ninja turtles, shredder was his name

[@ViktorPopov2000]

LMAO

[@user-hq9gj1cm2m]

HAHAHA

[@oktaperdana9414]

nice

[@Malevo81metal]

JAJAJAJA SI

[@eldeberryhamster]

Haha!

[@lordofmadness1]

3:44 "bye mom!"

[@finalfantasy7820]

lordofmadness1 I lol'ed

[@infectionofheaven6833]

hahahahaha nice comment xD

[@medievaldes]

Best Kissing the Shadows cover ever.

[@alexwoodruff3409]

2021 - This song still blows my mind and this cover is no different. Absolutely flawless. RIP Alexi

[@mokuscsik]

Same here. One of my all time favourites. Legend says Alexi came up with this because they quickly needed something to round up the album time.

[@josemariagordon9584]

Just perfect

[@FilipGereg]

Seriously, flawless. Best one I have seen yet.

[@alone66666]

It's not even close to flawless, but yea, it's the best one.

[@brendanoneil3489]

@@alone66666 Actually one bum note amazinngly tight playing Bravo!

[@karjii]

@@alone66666 please show us your playing

[@alone66666]

@@karjii I am shy, sorry :/

[@karjii]

@@alone66666 okay then, keep your secrets

[@redDragon050]

That's the fucking great cover. No one can beat this cover, pretty damn sure.

[@kimitar1390]

Best guitar cover on KZbin! Everything is played so smooth and on point, amazing :) I know this Song is very challenging to play.

[@jordanfreeman4170]

You have one of the best covers as well! I dont think there is anyone else who can play this song on an Arrow and look as happy doing it lol.

[@thyrsosmakloklas6037]

been wondering for years where this god has been. I hope he's still shredding

[@ShatterTheSkiesAbove]

I wonder that same thing too! Feeling like I’d be on top of the world if I could shred like this 😉

[@user-hq9gj1cm2m]

Watching this again years later is still massively impressive.

[@DoA15511]

Whenever I want to watch a cover video, I find myself here every time. Still the best on KZbin \m/

[@garrettprael4504]

the tap slide speed though... 3:12

[@jari56ify]

Very impressive. Not sure how people could dislike such a clean cut cover...regardless of whether or not they like the music this is some talent

[@JustinSpakable]

God bless and rest his soul. Thank you for this upload. I've been watching it for years and boy did I need it today

[@darthvader4339]

Damn Alexi passed, I’ve been a fan for a while and I just got the news today. R.I.P. Alexi Laiho

[@ashleycarroll6298]

Been watching this video for years , always come back to the watch and enjoy it more every time. This is a unreal cover , something you can always be proud of and look back on forever.

[@metalband]

Hey man we still playing Kissing the Shadows in 2024!!!!!! Glad I found you, keep going forever brother. I know this is old but this comment might find you. Much love

[@johnanderson2112]

You are one of the first people I thought of when I found out Alexi died. Your Bodom covers are the absolute best. R.I.P. Alexi

[@Mladen990s]

This is probably the best cover of this song i`ve seen on youtube :D Great work sir! I am just amazed how nice and clean you did this song! Hands down

[@progpogs]

Absolutely flawless. Hands down the best cover of any metal song I've seen.

[@Ty2052]

It's actually unbelievable how perfect you nail the solo dude. I've never seen Alexi come even close to playing the solo live as tight as you play it here bro. Seriously outstanding work!!!!

[@mikethebombdigz]

I agree!

[@rookiechemist5930]

Alexi is the one who composed it . Moreover he can play it if not drunk.

[@wardeni4806]

Alexi used to be nearly passed out drunk most shows, now less so, but still drunk.

[@barbatos7278]

Laughs in Stockholm

[@ChristianVirial]

Props to this player, he plays 100 times better than me, but sitting down and having infinite takes is way easier than playing this standing live on stage drunk. Just saying, Alexi is the boss, this dude here is a pro fighter!

[@MimicDaravon]

One time I turned that run at 3:06 into an exercise and practiced daily with a metronome, starting really slow and bumping up only 1 bpm after I was able to play it 5 times in a row with no mistakes. Never mastered it and gave up.

[@DevilizerRemasters]

MimicDaravon true story bro...btw your nick is from fft?

[@MimicDaravon]

DevilizerKao Yep.

[@MimicDaravon]

@watergod 83 ligma

[@jani14jani]

This comment it six years old, did you ever try again and did you master it?

[@MimicDaravon]

@@jani14jani No, I really should give it another try.

[@jslian95]

3:42 when you nail the solo and you tell from your inside "OK, EVERYTHING WENT FINE, NEXT PART" . solid one man, even after 12 years

[@henzbeats]

it is incredible that this video have 38 dislikes , the guy is playing this shit like a fucking MASTER .

[@Melitzaneitor]

like? :D

[@desertazul]

Your life goes faster

[@5_string_bass]

Those are haters. Haters gonna hate))

[@CombatFrame]

watched this 5y ago and its still the best cover on YT

[@El_Is0o]

OUTSTANDING!!!!! R.I.P. Alexi :(

[@thomaseubanks1699]

Love how he shows off with that salute after the second solo such a bad ass move

[@walkerelisha143]

顔文字兄貴の飾らない感じ良いゾ〜これ☺️

[@IStarryZz]

idk what on earth he's doing at 3:32 but its god-like

[@wiselonewolfkol512]

keeping d (first string) steady while bending a (second string)

[@RobinHodaVEVO]

He is play no the first string 13 and 15 while bending and playing with the whammy... He then shifts to the same thing on the second string at the end of that

[@waynecook6097]

WiseLoneWolf kol bro you forgot the whammy bar lol

[@jsgoller1]

He's doing legato (rapid sucessions of hammer-ons and pull-offs) with his left hand while using the tremolo bar in his right hand to rapidly raise and lower the pitch of the strings, which is immediately followed by several sweep picking motions.

[@Nemanjap995]

Who cares, the best fucking part!

[@TheLeoedvardo]

Tiene mucho tiempo que no veía este increíble cover. COB y Alexi fueron parte de mi adolescencia y bueno, hay mucha nostalgia en todo esto. Eres increíblemente bueno, dude.

[@peachkkt124]

watching in 2016 still awesome!!!!!

[@spawntein7733]

Watching in 2017 And still fuckin awesome

[@azrael_III]

2017 still awesome :D

[@h.w.8160]

2018 still the best Bodom cover on KZbin

[@unnamedplayer666]

2018, hell yeah )

[@MrAenes67]

Best fucking cover ever... watching for 4 years xD Can't get enough

[@potatohead3333]

WHAT THE FUCK!!? this is disgustingly good

[@shuntarounakada4512]

何回聞いてもめっちゃうまいっ！ 座って弾いてる姿だけで ここまでかっちょよく魅せられるのか✨✨！

[@metfan4l]

you either really practiced the shit out of those solos or you're seriously just one of the most talented guitar players on youtube. either way, fucking amazingly played!

[@darthvader4339]

He most likely practiced the shit out of those solos.

[@xjt9787]

No one gets to this level without practicing a shit ton

[@i6na6nesa]

いままで見たチルボドのカバーの中で一番クオリティが高い。すごい

[@Ooky.]

Best coverman of COB Really awesome solo welldone 🤘✨

[@TheHeavyMetalJunkie]

Incredible skills. Awesome job

[@kieranleitner6231]

Absolutely amazing!!! Ive recently started guitar and this song is my goal. Its the best hobby ive ever picked up

[@xjt9787]

Hey! Still playing guitar? Have you already got this song down?

[@EzraNagaTales]

that's a top pro guitarist right there! u made cob hardest solo look so simple . . .

[@azrael_III]

Dude you killed it with that solo that's awesome.

[@matteocoarezza3816]

I always come back to this video

[@theholyguitar4510]

I used to watch this video over and over trying to learn the solo like 10 Years ago, I cant believe Alexi passed away. :/

[@hautamato9128]

Best Kissing The Shadows cover 👍🤘

[@rndletters]

that sweep picking is what kills me in this song when I'm playing it. U truely did a nice one here

[@sufferbl]

One of the best covers I have seen, not to mention that this is my favorite and technically most difficult Children Of Bodom song. Hats off, my friend. You really nailed it, Alexi would be proud of you.

[@kieranleitner6231]

I listen to this cover more than the actual song now. You are simply fucking spectacular dude. I hope you're still killin guitar dude!

[@martinkingston1498]

Absolutely phenomenal playing, razor sharp, incredibly clean and WITH feel. Total respect.

[@stunningcactus978]

This is the best cover of this song on KZbin.

[@pakishock91]

I just lost my mind right now I still don't understand how it's possible to even be this good at guitar.. Memorizing every note of the entire solo and playing it flawlessly... Idk how people do it.

[@Ooky.]

Hm, its can be a visual memory. When i play guitar i see some "form" of my fingers. But its me, i dont know my Musical Theory and all. And i dont play solo x) but i understand, when i listen some band who played Djent im telling me the same wtf memory pfoouuu sorry im french i don't want use the translator children of bodom.... *HATE CREW!* 🤘 🕯️ 🤘

[@GeddyRC]

Jesus man, that was incredible. Well done.

[@poppedouteyes]

I have many friends that don't know COB or Alexi. Never really knew how to present this music, because most of the tracks are f*ckin masterpiecess. But now, when i want to invite someone to listening to COB, i show them THIS video:) Thank You for that!

[@nbjkldsnbjkldsnbkjl564]

flawless.

[@zarasamo]

+Zoodel666 didn't know singed watches cob covers

[@nbjkldsnbjkldsnbkjl564]

zarasamo even singed needs to hear good music

[@lewismatos7835]

+Zoodel666 Jajajajajaj Rengar needs this as well

[@tqnpersonal]

+Zoodel666 Lee Sin needs to lee sin to good music as well.

[@Nachteule96]

One of the best guitar covers in all of KZbin.

[@RaduOsraldescu]

True

[@nicholasdeville3870]

Viewed it 2019.... Great job dude!!!

[@Malaga209]

what a beautiful tone and clean playing

[@gillientertainment9584]

絶対ワールドクラス！あなたは私たちOHAを失望させたことはありません！

[@kittymom2]

Hands down the best cover of the song ive heard so far. Solo and all

[@freddiemcdonald9992]

Let's all celebrate the 7th year of this being on KZbin!

[@MrGuitarTormentor]

Best cover of this song on you tube. Note for note clear, flawless

[@flamers8002]

I am so scared to believe that this is not a playback...

[@alejandroenmanuelcabreraco9780]

Where sis he plugged his guitar tho?

[@flamers8002]

+Alejandro Enmanuel Cabrera Contreras lol

[@flamers8002]

+Alejandro Enmanuel Cabrera Contreras jack gets under the guitar

[@icedragon131]

It's not a play back

[@flamers8002]

i know maate :)

[@CatalanLlop]

Incredible... Still can't get tired of seeing this video xD

[@marceloSanDenis]

...presicion....damn it!!!!! OUTSTANDING

[@BreakingSkiesMedia]

the most awesom part is, all those melodies and tiny parts.. someone has to come up with those. thats the monst insane part in my mind.

[@KarelPotuznik]

still best cover of anything ever on youtube

[@3longatedmuskr4tmusic30]

been watchin g this vid on and off again for years now still the cleanest cover ive come across

[@Rawnfella]

Alexi? Is that you?

[@svilendenchev9984]

No nail varnish

[@flamers8002]

+Svil Buscus HAHAHAAHAHAHAH

[@Melitzaneitor]

no, he's much better than alexi :)

[@DevilizerRemasters]

nah playing in the house sitting and retrying is faaaar way more easy than playing live and standing btw awesome cover

[@Melitzaneitor]

live alexi can't play half of the notes :P im sure live metalsuki would nail it.Plus he did it in one long take, i can only dream of reaching his skill one day,we'll see

[@inflames66676]

Dude the crazy whammy part of the solo... finally i can know how to play it properly, thanks.

[@SecretCailev]

It's odd how I know every note from this song perfectly but I haven't heard it in a looong loong time. Dude! Sick playing! You absolutely nailed those pinch harmonics! Wish I could let them scream like you haha

[@beatsbybart2807]

Was literally listening to this cover this morning, such a tragedy. Rip Alexi

[@Nachteule96]

You melted my mind. Oh my god.

[@lobatokof]

The 1st time I saw this video was back around 2013 and IDK! Im giving the "like" just about now!? This guy has been the real deal among the all metal cover youtubers from around the time!!

[@MrPESensation]

Excellent job! Very good sweep picking skills.

[@MangiferaIndica918]

Oh my god, are u a robot of what, u didn't missed a single note... Hats off.

[@BalajiBhaskar]

Alexi Laiho, stop hiding your face and posting awesome covers :) ! Great cover man!!

[@CursedLemon]

Damn. This is the single best performance I've ever seen of this solo that's not the studio version - and that INCLUDES Alexi.

[@DagaSaga--]

my favorite song of CoB,and you sir must have familiy connections with Alexi...every tone=bullseye...

[@decayingcorpse-xv]

I don’t think there will ever be a cleaner cover of this song. This guy played the solo close to perfect, and clean too!

[@user-km7gx4sj2y]

Laiho cant play it like this.

[@KT-wt4dk]

好きこそモノの上手なれ もうなんかいろいろと超越しててスゴイｗ とにかくスゴイ

[@llRazorback]

3:44 "Nailed it" xD

[@stratdude83]

Damn dude, freaking nailed it...super impressive!

[@DimzDimzXTheMust]

2:53 Love this part :D

[@ultra-goth]

I am completely blown away by this masterpiece, and the best cover that has ever bin reported from this song. It's just... wow😮 R.I.P Alexi, one of the best guitar players of this time

[@AlterNateHeaDacHe]

Absolutely fucking perfect. Absolutely fucking amazing.

[@JP_Hatecrew]

These (Pinch) Harmonics are awesome

[@VenenderViper]

Великолепно!

[@rev9737]

best and cleanest cover of their hardest song. never seen anyone nail the leads and pinch harmonics like that.

[@Rectalium]

2018 : this is still fucking epic.

[@christianle357]

Coming back to this video every couple of years. It truly is the best cover to find on youtube. Thank you for letting us listen to you 🖤 see you somewhen in the future

[@llaysanttos9801]

Mano esse cara e um ninja 😱😱😱😱

[@darianglendenning1252]

I've watched this 100s of times it still blows me away. You're a beast

[@TonyHate94]

3.27 epic *__*

[@ChristianVirial]

Man, I don't know what to say. I'm laughing and crying at the same time, is that enough? RIP Alexi

[@fallkhild]

sick. I love that song.

[@amarek_]

this is really one of the best covers i ever heard and i am playing guitar for over 25 years now, keep on rocking and thx for this awesome work!!!

[@user-xx7ki9ip5r]

Огонь!!! 🤘

[@giacomom1275]

Man impressive solo cover... Best one I've seen in the web !! 😮

[@matiasm457]

Please, please make more covers of COB :'(

[@CatalanLlop]

OMG, this is not human. Not the first time commenting it, but I can't stop watching this x_x

[@95rafas]

"you make it look so easy!" I wish i could say that... this looks hard as shit!

[@HereticVoice]

This cover's carved itself into my collective memory since I first saw it in 2011. I check it every now and then since.